Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus comprises a casing that includes a battery unit, which features a plurality of battery cells and a case, and a mechanical component. Housing the cells, the case includes a first part to contain at least one cell, a second part to contain at least one cell, and a third part to connect the first part and the second part, the third part including an escape section. The mechanical component is at least partially located in a space formed by the escape section.

Abstract: An electronic device including a housing, a detachable member, and a latch is provided. The detachable member is assembled to the housing and has a position limiting unit with a guiding surface and a limiting surface. The latch is movably disposed in the housing between a first and a second positions for locking or unlocking to the detachable member. The latch has an elastic unit, and the position limiting unit is on a moving path of the latch. When the latch moves from a first position toward a second position, the elastic unit moves along the guiding surface to the limiting surface and is position-limited at the second position.

Abstract: A pneumatic controller assembly including a controller having a housing and an air pump in the housing. The housing has a recess and an annular input terminal in the recess. A battery for powering the air pump has a central axis and an annular output terminal extending around the central axis. The battery is adapted for receipt in the recess of the controller in a multiplicity of orientations of the battery about its central axis. The output terminal of the battery is shaped and positioned to make electrical contact with the input terminal of the controller to energize the controller without regard to the orientation of the battery about its central axis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery cooling system having a main frame for defining a structure of a battery rack; a space dividing frame for dividing the inside of the main frame into a plurality of levels; a battery module located inside the main frame and supported by the space dividing frame; a pair of refrigerant guide plates respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the battery module and installed to be inclined in the same direction with predetermined angles with respect to the upper and lower surfaces thereof; and side panels coupled to the sides of the main frame and having a channel slit formed in at least a part thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery cell case. The battery cell case includes a front case plate and a rear case plate which are separably coupled to each other. The structures of the front and rear case plates are symmetrical structures, so that the battery cell case can be easily assembled in such a way that the front and rear case plates are coupled to each other with the battery cell disposed therebetween and are fastened to each other by holders fitted over the opposite ends of the case plates. In another embodiment, the structures of the front and rear case plates may be asymmetrical structures so that the front and rear case plates can be coupled with each other in an insert coupling manner without using a separate tool or fastening means.

Abstract: A power supply device structure wherein connection terminals of a battery case are held in a floating state inside the battery case, without using screws or soldering. A battery pack for mounted to and detached from a vehicle includes the battery case for accommodating battery cells for supplying electric power to an electric motor. Battery case side terminals are accommodated in an insulator block. A plurality of ribs, project from a wall part of the battery case and are disposed along an outer surface of the insulator block. The insulator block is provided at its outer circumference with two flanges and an intermediate part located therebetween. The outer circumferential surface of the intermediate part is loosely fitted in an opening of the battery case, with a gap therebetween.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery case for accommodating battery cells for mounting to and detaching from an electric vehicle. Male-side terminals are accommodated in a terminal base provided on the vehicle body side with battery side terminals being provided that are connected to the male-side terminals from above. An upper surface of the terminal base is formed with vehicle body side engagement parts with battery case side engagement parts being provided that are engaged with the vehicle body side engagement parts from above. The vehicle body side engagement parts are disposed at positions deviated to one side from the vehicle-width-directional center. The battery case side engagement parts are disposed at positions deviated to vehicle-width-directionally one side of the battery case, and are formed at vehicle-longitudinal-directionally both end portions of the battery case, in order that the battery case side engagement parts can fit the vehicle body side engagement parts.

Abstract: A method is for manufacturing a battery box for footwear comprising: providing a first member and providing a second member. The method also includes connecting the first member and the second member such that the first member and the second member include a space. The method also includes placing the first and the second member in the footwear such that the first and the second member form a structure in the footwear.

Abstract: A battery, a battery assembly, and a user equipment are disclosed. The battery includes a circuit board and a cell. The circuit board includes a first contact, a second contact, a third contact, a fourth contact, a battery management module, and a control switch. The first contact reports a capacity of the cell in the battery, or in the battery and a cascaded battery to an upper-level battery or an electricity load; the second contact receives and output the capacity of the cell in the cascaded battery; when the control switch is opened, the third contact is connected to the cell in the battery to charge or discharge the cell in the battery; when the control switch is closed, the fourth contact is connected to the third contact; and the battery management module triggers opening or closing of the control switch.

Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module implemented as a sealed or submersible unit and adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure and at least one battery array located within the enclosure. The energy storage module includes a pressure relief panel held in place by springs that allows battery gases to escape if gas pressures reach a predetermined threshold. Pressure in the enclosure compresses the springs causing the pressure relief panel to temporarily move outward until pressure is relieved at which time the springs force the pressure relief panel to reseal the enclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery device including a battery enclosure incorporating a battery cell. The battery device further includes an output terminal that outputs power of the battery cell. The battery enclosure includes a first surface, a second surface, a first step surface, a second step surface, a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, a first groove, and a second groove formed in the second step surface and the second engaging portion, and a recess is provided in at least one of the first step surface and the second step surface.

Abstract: In an electrochemical energy store having a housing (I) and having at least one electrochemical cell (2) arranged in the housing (I), at least one wall of the housing (I) is coated or impinged on at least in regions with an extinguishing agent or an extinguishing agent additive (7-9).

Abstract: A battery includes at least one battery module having a lower face, a cooling plate having an upper face, and a fixing system configured for the at least one battery module. The at least one battery module is arranged on the upper face of the cooling plate and connected to the cooling plate. The fixing system has at least one fixing strap. The at least one battery module is fixed on the cooling plate by the at least one fixing strap in such a way that the lower face of the battery module is in direct contact with the upper face of the cooling plate. A motor vehicle includes the battery.

Abstract: A battery case for a power tool, comprising a body defining a cavity configured to receive a battery, a body surface of the battery case being formed to have a curved outward profile.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a door and a latch. The main body includes a positioning concave area on a bottom surface thereof. The positioning concave area has a cutout at a first edge, and an inclined surface and a guide edge at an opposite edge. The door is detachably connected with the bottom surface of the main body. The latch is slidably connected with a through hole of the door. The latch has an engaging portion and a guiding portion at two opposite ends. When the door is assembled to the bottom surface of the main body, the engaging portion inserts into the cutout. When the door is taken apart from the bottom surface, the engaging portion is removed from the cutout, and the guiding portion slides along the guide edge to move the door along a direction perpendicular to a long axis of the latch.

Abstract: A bicycle electric power source assembly comprises a tubular member, an electric power source member and a restricting member. The tubular member includes an inner peripheral surface, an outer peripheral surface and a through hole that passes through the tubular member between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface. The electric power source member is disposed inside the tubular member. The electric power source member includes a restriction accepting part. The restricting member is disposed in the through hole. The restricting member includes a restricting part that engages with the restriction accepting part to restrict relative movement of the electric power source member with respect to the tubular member in an axial direction of the tabular member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery module including a charge and discharge stack, constituted by a plurality of secondary battery cells that can be charged and discharged or a plurality of unit modules having the secondary battery cells, mounted between an upper module case and a lower module case, wherein the lower module case is provided with joint structures including coupling parts (upper and lower coupling parts) for allowing both upward and downward couplings, and the upper module case is provided with joint holes communicating with the upper coupling parts of the joint structures. The battery module according to the present invention has the effect of reinforcing the low mechanical strength of the battery cells while the weight and size of the battery module is minimized.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing defining a first chamber and a second chamber and forming a separating wall between the first chamber and the second chamber, and a cover attaching to the housing. Two batteries are respectively received in the first chamber and the second chamber.

Abstract: A battery box includes at least one battery and a switch apparatus. The switch apparatus includes a first conductor, a second conductor, and an operation element. The first conductor includes a first conductive portion and a first contact portion protruding from the first conductive portion. The second conductor includes a second conductive portion and a second contact portion protruding from the second conductive portion. The operation element is movable with respect to the housing and able to resist the second conductive portion along with the movement of the operation element. When the operation element is moved to resist the second conductive portion, the second contact portion contacts with the first contact portion, and when the operation element is moved to separate from the second conductive portion, the second contact portion does not contact with the first contact portion. An electronic device using the battery box is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at a cell carrier, a stack that includes multiple cell carriers, and a method for assembling the stack. The cell carrier has a rigid backing and bus bar supports that are rigidly mounted to the rigid backing The bus bar supports have sockets positioned to receive fasteners for securing bus bars to the bus bar supports. A battery cell that has electrodes in the form of pliable tabs can be secured to the cell carrier by, for example, adhering the cell body to the rigid backing The cell tabs are secured between the bus bars and the bus bar supports when bus bars are fastened to the bus bar supports, and the rigidly mounted supports help prevent relative motion between the cell body and tabs. This helps prevent the cell tabs from ripping or tearing when the battery cell is subjected to vibrations during use.

Abstract: A foldable frame for a battery cell assembly includes a one-piece main body. The main body has a first section, a second section, and a third section. The first section is coupled to each of a second section and a third section with living hinges. The first section is configured to receive a first battery cell. The second section is configured to receive an expansion unit and a second battery cell. The second section folds over the first battery cell. The third section is configured to fold over the second battery cell, thereby securing each of the first battery cell, the expansion unit, and the second battery cell within the foldable frame.

Abstract: A battery tray can include a deck, first and second longitudinal and side walls and a clamping member. The walls can extend from the deck and cooperate with each other to form a container area for receiving one of a first and a second battery, where the first battery has a longer length than the second battery. The second longitudinal and side walls can include respective first and second battery hold down members each having a rib for engaging one of the first and second batteries. The first longitudinal and side walls can include respective first and second ramped members for urging at least the first battery into engagement with the battery hold down members. The first clamping member can be removably coupled to the battery tray relative to one of the first longitudinal or side walls and can engage the first or second battery positioned on the deck.

Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to an apparatus for a battery system for electric vehicles and, more particularly, to removable modular batteries and a battery case to store the batteries.

Abstract: A reconfigurable battery pack power system with interchangeable accessories has at least one modular, portable, rechargeable battery module having a first side, the first side having a first contour and a mounting port and a power output port, and at least one accessory module configured to receive power from the battery module. The accessory module has a second side with a second contour that mates with the first contour on the battery module, and has a power coupling connector and a fastener. The accessory module is interchangeably mateable with the battery module with the first and second contours nested together, and with the power output port engaged with the power coupling connector and with the fastener engaged with the mounting port, so that the battery module and the accessory module form a single integrated and substantially rigid structure.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a storing unit which is provided on a battery pack and which retains power information of the battery pack, an acquiring unit which is provided in the main unit and which acquires the power information of the battery pack from the storing unit, and a control unit which is provided in the main unit and which controls the operation of the main unit based on the power information of the battery pack.

Abstract: In the present invention, there is provided a battery support mechanism including: a terminal board provided with connection terminals to be connected to terminal portions provided on the battery side; a battery containing portion to which the terminal board is fitted while keeping open at least two mutually opposite side surfaces and one surface adjacent to the two side surfaces, of the terminal board, so as thereby to cause the connection terminals to front on the inside of the battery containing portion; and a support plate fixed to the battery containing portion so as thereby to support the one surface of the terminal board which is fitted in the battery containing portion, wherein the terminal board is swingable in the opening directions of the battery containing portion.

Abstract: A battery cover includes an inner assembly and an outer assembly. The inner assembly includes an upper board defining an L-shaped groove, a bottom board screwed connected with the upper board; and a metal dome fixed between the upper board and the bottom board to pass throughout the bottom board for contacting the battery compartment. The outer assembly includes a front cover defining a first opening thereon, a slide button receiving in the first opening and the L-shaped groove of the upper board to slidably move along the L-shaped groove.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly includes a back cover, a battery cover and at least one elastic device. The back cover includes a battery chamber recessed there-into and an separation-preventing portion protruding therefrom. The battery cover is slidably mounted on the battery chamber of the back cover and includes an anti-detaching portion protruding therefrom. The anti-detaching portion is configured for being blocked by the separation-preventing portion to avoid the battery cover being released from the back cover when the battery cover is slid relative to the back cover. The elastic device has two opposite ends secured to the back cover and the battery cover respectively. The elastic device is configured for providing an elastic force to open the battery cover relative to the back cover.

Abstract: A battery receptacle capable of receiving an external battery for an electronic device includes a receiving portion, a joint portion, a power input interface, and a power output interface. The receiving portion receives the external battery and includes a first receiving room and a second receiving room. The joint portion joins the battery receptacle to the electronic device. The power input interface electronically connects with an electrode of the external battery. The power output interface electronically connects with an external power connector of the electronic device.

Abstract: A spacer assembly, comprised of a plurality of rigid spacers, is provided that is configured for use with a cell mounting bracket within a battery pack. The spacer assembly maintains the positions of the batteries within the battery pack during a thermal event and after the cell mounting bracket loses structural integrity due to the increased temperature associated with the thermal event. By keeping the battery undergoing thermal runaway in its predetermined location within the battery pack, the minimum spacing between cells is maintained, thereby helping to minimize the thermal effects on adjacent cells while ensuring that the cooling system, if employed, is not compromised. As a result, the risk of thermal runaway propagation is reduced.

Abstract: A battery cover for an electronic device including a battery receptacle. The battery cover generally comprises a base and a cover mating element. The base is operable to couple with a portion of the electronic device and at least partially cover the battery receptacle. The cover mating element is operable to couple with the base and interchangeably mate with a reciprocal mating element associated with a mount to couple the electronic device to the mount.

Abstract: A dry-battery housing includes an electrode terminal member made of a single wire, a dry-battery housing unit, a flange portion arranged so as to project at first side of the electrode terminal member, a first partition plate projecting along outside for first side of the electrode terminal member, a second partition plate projecting along outside for second of the electrode terminal member, a first fixing plate projecting from the first partition plate toward the second partition plate, a second fixing plate projecting from the second partition plate toward the first partition plate, a flange-root portion including a narrow space portion for allowing insertion and removal of a rim at the first side of the electrode terminal member and an engagement portion arranged between the narrow space portion of the flange-root portion and a border of an opening portion of the dry-battery housing.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus and a removable battery case therefor are disclosed. The portable electronic apparatus includes an apparatus casing, a battery, and the removable battery case. The apparatus casing has an accommodating slot and includes a first rotation engagement structure at the opening of the accommodating slot. The removable battery case includes a casing body and a casing cover. The casing body has a battery accommodating space containing the battery. The casing cover is connected to the casing body in a rotatable way. When the casing body is inserted into the accommodating slot from the opening, the casing cover covers the opening by a second rotation engagement structure of the casing cover engaged with the first rotation engagement structure. Therefore, the casing body can keep non-rotated in the above insertion to permit various structure designs for the electrical connection between the apparatus casing and the removable battery case.

Abstract: A modular battery pack and method of making a battery pack. The modular structure includes an open box with an interlocking features to allow for flexibility in assembly of numerous battery pack configurations. The design is such that numerous sub-module assemblies are formed that can be fastened, connected or otherwise secured to a tray, frame or other underlying primary support structure. Aligned stacks of individual battery cells can be placed within the volume defined within the box-like structure so that portions of the box-like structure move in response to a spring-like force imparted by the stack of battery cells. Adapter plates facilitate the modular construction by an interlocking connection between the box-like structure and the underlying support structure.

Abstract: An adaptive printed circuit board (PCB) connector consists of an adapter. The adapter comprises a printed circuit board having connectors connectable to battery terminals of a battery terminal structure of a populated circuit board (POP) of a mobile device. The adapter can have an opening shaped or adapted to receive the battery terminal structure of the POP. Battery terminals can be spring loaded. Spring loaded battery terminals can provide connective stability between POP and adapter by pushing against edge inside of opening of the adapter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery device including a battery enclosure incorporating a battery cell. The battery device further includes an output terminal that outputs power of the battery cell. The battery enclosure includes a first surface, a second surface, a first step surface, a second step surface, a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, a first groove, and a second groove formed in the second step surface and the second engaging portion, and a recess is provided in at least one of the first step surface and the second step surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric vehicle battery attaching/detaching device including a battery having incision recesses formed on lateral portions, respectively, each incision recess having a lower engaging ledge; a battery mounting unit adapted to detachably mount the battery, the battery mounting unit having grasping holders formed on a bottom portion and adapted to engage with or disengage from the lower engaging ledges of the battery incision recesses; and a driving means adapted to rotate the grasping holders in response to an electric signal so that the grasping holders engage with or disengage from the lower engaging ledges of the battery incision recesses.

Abstract: Plural battery modules mounted on a first mount portion of a battery unit which is positioned below a front floor portion are arranged in a vehicle longitudinal direction such that the longitudinal direction of each of the battery modules matches a vehicle width direction and the short side of a rectangular section of each of the battery modules extends in a vehicle vertical direction, and plural battery modules mounted on a second mount portion which is positioned below a rear floor portion are arranged in the vehicle width direction such that the longitudinal direction of each of the battery modules matches the vehicle longitudinal direction and the long side of the rectangular section of each of the battery modules extends in the vehicle vertical direction. Accordingly, the plural battery modules can be arranged efficiently.

Abstract: A battery pack includes: a plurality of unit batteries each having a rectangular-solid sealed metal unit battery case and two voltage terminals protruding from a terminal surface of the unit battery case; a spacer arranged between two main surfaces of adjacent unit batteries opposing to each other so as to maintain a gap between the main surfaces; and a connection portion which electrically connects the voltage terminals of different unit batteries. The spacer has a plurality of protrusions for supporting the corner portions of the unit battery cases and through holes formed at positions opposing to the main surfaces which can receive expanded portions when the main surfaces of the unit battery cases are expanded by inner pressure of the unit battery cases.

Abstract: In an electric power tool, a terminal base having a terminal plate attached thereto is provided in a battery holding portion formed in a housing, the terminal plate is slid and mounted on a battery pack, and a buffer material is interposed at least between the terminal base and the terminal plate. A through hole is formed in the terminal plate, and the terminal plate is attached to the terminal base with the through hole being filled with the buffer material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery stack arrangement (50) comprising at least one bipolar battery. Each bipolar battery comprises a plurality of battery cell arranged between endplates (22,23). Each battery cell is provided with a seal (24) arranged around the entire periphery of each cell, and a sealing pressure Fseal is applied over the seal to prevent electrolyte leakage between adjacent cells. The battery stack arrangement further comprises a mounting frame (57) including: at least two mounting units (58,59) and at least one tie unit (60, 60?, 60?) holding said mounting units together. The bipolar battery is arranged between the mounting units (58,59), and the battery stack arrangement further comprises at least one spacing element (61) arranged between the mounting units (58,59) and each spacing element (61) abuts against at least one endplate (22,23) and is held in place by said mounting frame (57) to create a stack pressure Fstack, independent of the sealing pressure Fseal.

Abstract: A battery charger includes a battery attachment section configured to have a rechargeable battery releasably attached thereto. The battery attachment section includes a flat attachment surface having a width corresponding to a width of a bottom surface of a case of the battery to be charged and a length greater than a length of the bottom surface of the case of the battery to be charged; a plurality of locking hooks provided on the attachment surface; a charger terminal configured to contact a terminal of the battery to be charged, the charger terminal including a plurality of plate-shaped contact pieces configured to be inserted into engaging grooves of the battery to be charged; and an attachment projection adjacent to the attachment surface and configured to secure the battery to the charger.

Abstract: Battery spill containment trays, battery spill containment systems, and methods of battery spill containment are provided. A spill containment system includes a tray mountable on a rack and including a support surface for supporting a device thereon; and an absorbent member removably installed on the tray below the support surface and configured to absorb a spilled substance of the device.

Abstract: A rack for battery packs for transporting battery modules which are stored therein, and includes a bottom frame and struts located at four corners of the bottom frame. A fitting projection is formed at an upper end of each of the struts, a fitting hole into which the fitting projection is fitted is formed in a bottom part of each of the struts. When the rack is stacked one on top of another by fitting the fitting projection of each of the struts of a lower rack into the projection hole of each of the struts of an upper rack, the rack for battery pack can be used as an installation rack. Accordingly, a separate installation rack is not necessary, and returning a transportation rack is not necessary, either.

Abstract: A battery system for an electric motor of an electric motorcycle is disclosed. The battery system includes a motorcycle frame defining an interior volume and a plurality of battery cells situated substantially within the interior volume of the frame, wherein each cell is individually enclosed and individually electrically coupled with the electric motor. The battery system further includes at least one housing member removably coupled with an exterior of the frame, wherein the housing member is perforated so as to allow airflow into the interior volume of the frame and wherein removal of the housing member provides unfettered access to the cells, which can be individually removed without requiring additional disassembly. The battery system further includes at least one fastener for fastening the housing member to the frame, wherein removal of the at least one fastener results in decoupling of the housing member from the frame.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a battery sleeve, a resilient member and a battery cover. The battery sleeve defines an open end to receive a battery. The battery sleeve includes a latching portion formed in an inner surface thereof adjacent to the open end. The resilient member is fixed to the inner side surface of battery sleeve. The battery cover includes a guide portion defined in an outer surface thereof, and a latching portion connecting with the guide portion. The battery cover is rotatably engaged with the battery sleeve via the open end. The latching protrusion slides along the guide portion until the latching protrusion is locked in the latching portion, and the resilient member presses the battery to resist the battery cover.

Abstract: A battery positioning device for fixing a battery includes a base defining a receiving groove to receive the battery, a first elastic member fixed in the receiving groove to resist a positive electrode of the battery. The first elastic member includes a main body, a fixing portion fixed to the base, and an operating portion. The main body includes a hook thereon. The hook includes a resisting portion to resist the positive electrode of the battery and a hooking portion hooking the positive electrode. The fixing portion and the operating portion extend from opposite ends of the main body, respectively. The operating portion is capable of moving away from the battery, thus deforming the first elastic member to elevate the battery by the hooking portion.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus for fixing a battery in an electronic device is provided. The fixing apparatus includes a circuit board, a support frame, and a cover. The circuit board defines an opening therein. The support frame is received in the opening and is configured for receiving the battery. The cover defines at least one pair of latching members therein. Wherein the at least one pair of latching member latches onto the circuit board to fix the battery between the support frame and the cover.

Abstract: A battery storing device may include: a case member having a positive terminal and a negative terminal and configured to store a battery therein; a positive pole coil spring in contact with a positive electrode of the battery; a negative pole coil spring in contact with a negative electrode of the battery; and a first support comprising a sidewall support section having an elastic force that is able to fix the battery while absorbing a size difference of the battery allowed according to a standard, and configured to support a sidewall of the battery.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a battery cover defining a latching hole, a latching element with an elastic section, and an operating lever. The housing defines a cutout. The battery cover includes a hook projecting therefrom and a latching hole defined therein. The hook is received in the cutout. The latching element includes a prong and an elastic section. The elastic section is secured to the housing. The operating lever forces the prong of the latching element to separate from the latching hole and compresses the elastic section.